Author: Festus Adeloye

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday headed back to Abuja, concluding his Eid holidays spent in Lagos. He had arrived in Lagos on Tuesday, May 27, for the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States. A video shared by the Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Social Media, Mr. Dada Olusegun, showed the President with Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu en route to the airport. The accompanying caption stated, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu heads back to Abuja from Lagos after the Eid Holidays in Lagos. “He was accompanied to the airport by H.E @jidesanwoolu, the Executive Governor of Lagos.”…

The Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau has promised to give loans ranging from N1m to N5m to young northern farmers in order to boost agricultural production in the north. Barau stated this while giving his scorecard for his two years in office. A statement by his media aide, Ismail Mudashir reads “In agriculture, in addition to distributing hundreds of trucks of fertilisers and farming implements annually, Senator Barau, through the Barau Initiative for Agricultural Revolution in the North West (BIARN), has selected over 1,000 young farmers to receive loans to cultivate rice and maize this year in the seven North…

Nigerian rapper, Olamide Adedeji popularly called Badoo has reunited with Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, for the release of a new single dubbed ’99’ off his forthcoming self-titled album, ‘Olamide’. The single features Young Jonn, Seyi Vibez, and British singer Daecolm. The album, which is made up of 17 tracks, is scheduled for a June 18, 2025 release date. The album includes the YBNL boss’ previously released singles such as ‘Hello Habibi’, ‘Metaverse’, and ‘Uptown Disco’, which features Asake and Fireboy. The Willis produced song brings together artistes from across the Afrobeats scene. Asake, formerly signed to Olamide’s YBNL…

Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi has identified resolution of the incessant farmer/herder crisis among the achievements recorded by President Bola Tinubu-led administration in the South-East region. Umahi also urged the people of the zone to continue supporting President Tinubu to triumph in the 2027 general election. The minister stated this in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital on Sunday evening while speaking with journalists after the Sallah homage to him by the Muslim community in the state. “The performances of the President must definitely see him through in 2027. We will stand with him, we will support him. You know…

A retired Army Major, Joe Ajayi, who was kidnapped at his residence in Odo-Ape, Kabba-Bunu local government area of Kogi State few weeks ago, has died in the kidnappers’ den despite payment of N10 million ransom for his release. Major Ajayi was kidnapped on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from his residence around 11:30pm by gunmen who shot sporadically. It was gathered that the initial demands of N50 million ransom by his abductors lingered for long when the family could not pay; this resulted in his health deteriorating as he had no means of getting his medication. The kidnappers informed the…

Actress Jumoke George has received an outpouring of support from Nigerians after sharing her emotional struggles. Following her interview with Biola Bayo, kind-hearted  Nigerians gifted her a four-bedroom duplex, an SUV, and a plot of land. Biola Bayo expressed gratitude to everyone who contributed, making the veteran actress’s dream a reality. Biola wrote: “Today, we present a 4-bedroom duplex, an SUV and a plot of land from @ayokmagproperties1 @ayokmag to @jumoke_george “Thank you to everyone who made this dream a reality. I’m grateful. “This wouldn’t have happened without your contributions. Thank you, everyone.. Thank you to @royalhugssurprise for your support always”.…

The Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Bola Tinubu, Aliyu Audu, has resigned from his position. Audu’s resignation is contained in a letter dated June 8, 2025, and submitted through the office of the president’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila. In the letter, Audu said he refuses to be a tool for turning Nigeria into a one-party state, while adding that the present administration still has his support. “If we now begin to silence or crush opposition simply because we have the upper hand, then we are no different from the very system we once criticised under Obasanjo…

Al Nassr striker, Cristiano Ronaldo will not be leaving the Saudi Pro League club when his current contract expires at the end of June. Ronaldo has been linked with a move away from Al Nassr, fuelled by his “this chapter is over” post on Instagram barely an hour after scoring in the club’s final game of the season in May. He was most recently linked with Al Hilal, who will be participating in the upcoming Club World Cup, but shot down the rumour. However, football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano stated in an X post on Monday that the Portugal captain is ready to…

President Bola Tinubu, this afternoon, told the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, he was no longer angry with him and that “all his sins” had been forgiven. This development came about after the president met with members of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), who came to plead on behalf of the governor, and others who might have erred in the sight of the president. Chairman of the GAC, Alhaji Tajudeen Olusi, who welcomed the president to Lagos, said it was obvious he was unhappy with some persons in the state, especially the governor, and, therefore pleaded for mercy. Responding, the…

The 2025 Ojude Oba festival has kicked off in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, bringing together people from all walks of life.  This annual celebration, which dates back to the 19th century, is a revered tradition where the people of Ijebu pay homage to their monarch, the Awujale of Ijebuland. The festival’s origins are rooted in the Muslim community’s gratitude to the Awujale for allowing them to practice their faith freely. During the festival, various age groups, known as ‘regberegbe’, showcase vibrant displays of traditional attire, while horse-riding competitions and rich cultural performances add to the excitement. The event showcases the community’s heritage…